JProStl Annual Luncheon, Awards Coming January 31
Honorees have been announced for the Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon, which will take place Thursday, January 31, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex. The theme of the program is “The Future is Bright: Highlighting the Work of Our Professionals.” Recipients were chosen by a committee of JProStl leadership and…
Grants available to Jewish organizations for ‘Anything’
Applications for Anything Grants from the Staenberg Family Foundation are now open and are due by Feb. 14. The Foundation will distribute about $50,000 in grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Jewish organizations. Each grant will total one half of the applicant organization’s project budget, and grantees will be responsible for raising the remaining…
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Statement on Election of Andrew Rehfeld as 13th President
Official press release from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Named President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, will become the 13th President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in early April 2019. He has been the top professional leader of Federation since 2012. “In serving as President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis…
Jewish Young Adults Will Gather Dec. 24 for Annual LollapaJEWza
Are you dreaming of a white LollapaJEWza? If so, grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head out to Westport Social (910 Westport Plaza Drive) on December 24 from 9 pm to midnight. You don’t want to miss joining 300 other young adults for the biggest Christmas Eve event in the Jewish community! Those who pre-register at JFedSTL.org/events/Lolla will…
Solidarity Shabbat: We Stand with Pittsburgh
The deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history requires the greatest act of solidarity. That’s why the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is joining with major religious streams for a Solidarity Shabbat this Friday night or Saturday morning. Solidarity Shabbat is a spiritual convening across North America. This solemn and meaningful occasion is meant…
Applications open for Kranzberg Family Foundation Grants
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is accepting applications for its 2019 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations and congregations. This year celebrates the 11th funding cycle for the Foundation. Established through a generous commitment from Ken Kranzberg, the Foundation’s purpose is to provide funds…
Taste of Our Jewish Community Forum Seeks Young Professionals
All young professionals with the skills and passion to be influential in the Jewish community are invited to take part in “Taste of Our Jewish Community,” a unique four-course forum designed to enrich their knowledge of the community. The first course, “Setting the Table,” will take place Tuesday, November 6. Participants will find out what…
JProStl Peer Recognition and Partnership Award Nominations are due October 31
JProStl, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the 14th Annual JProStl Peer Recognition Awards and the 4th Annual JProStl Partnership Award. The theme for the event is “The Future is Bright: Highlighting the Work of Our Professional Community.” Nominations can be submitted by any staff…
World War I History Remembered with KC Trip, Soldiers Memorial Reopening
Two exciting events are coming this fall for area residents with an appreciation of the history of World War I and how it relates to Missouri. The Friends of Jefferson Barracks will host a trip from St. Louis to Kansas City on Oct. 22 and 23 to visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library &…